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Position Overview & Specifications
Southern Softflow are a leading water softener company in the South. We specialise in the installation and maintenance of water softeners and drinking water systems. Since Keith Martin started the company over 20 years ago, the company has grown through unrivalled customer service.
We are now looking for someone to join our technical and installations team. This varied role will offer the right candidate a place in a growing business with opportunities to expand their plumbing & engineering skillset.
The Installation & Servicing Engineer will be expected to carry out the below on completion of their training:
- Installations of water softeners.
- Replacement of existing water softeners (and where required, updating pipework).
- Attending to existing customers for call out or planned maintenance services.
- Serving and installation of drinking water systems.
- Repairs and replacements to drinking water taps.
- Occasional additional general plumbing work.
Who are we looking for?
Honest and trustworthy, the ideal candidate will always seek the best outcome for our customers over anything else.
This role would suit someone with plumbing experience with a qualification equivalent to C&G or NVQ Level 2. Other experience with transferrable strong customer facing skills will be viewed favourably.
We cover an area as far as Dorchester in the West, across the New Forest to the East and beyond Salisbury in the North, and anything in between. Therefore, a clean driving licence is required. Company van will be provided.
Why join Southern Softflow?
Southern Softflow is a true family business with a great history, and you can be part of our exciting next chapter as we continue to grow.
Working with some of the best engineers in the country and only the best manufacturers, you will be exposed to market leading products and practices. You have the opportunity to develop as an industry expert.
Competitive salary based on experience, pension, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days holiday per year.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,034.47-£42,376.26 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please let us know why you want to apply for this role, including why you would want to leave a current position or apply for this role above other opportunities.
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint:
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for plumber roles across Southern Softflow Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to .
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,376 - £22,034 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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